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About Good News LutheranCollege

Good News LutheranCollegeis a growing Prep–12 ChristianCollegelocated in Melbourne’s western corridor, with contemporary campuses in Tarneit and Mambourin. We are committed to delivering a holistic, Christ-centred education that nurtures academic excellence, character development, and student wellbeing.

Why GNLC?

At Good News LutheranCollege, we cultivate a high-performing, supportive and values-driven culturewhere career-focused educators can truly thrive.

We offer:

- Working in supportive Christian environment
- A culture that prioritizes professional growth, staff wellbeing and career progression
- Contemporary facilities and future-focused learning environments

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionateCollegeCounsellor to commence in 2027, supporting students across our Tarneit & Mambourin Campuses.

Reporting to the Principal, theCollegeCounsellor will provide high-quality counselling and wellbeing support to students. Key responsibilities include:

- Providing counselling, case management, crisis intervention and risk assessments.
- Supporting students experiencing emotional, behavioral or mental-health challenges.
- Coordinating referrals to external professionals and support services
- Working collaboratively with students, families, staff and external agencies
- Advising and supporting staff in responding to student wellbeing needs.
- Developing and delivering mental-health, resilience and wellbeing initiatives
- Contributing toCollegecounselling, pastoral-care and wellbeing policies




- Maintaining accurate confidential records in accordance with professional andCollegerequirements
- Supporting the Christian ethos and values of theCollege

Selection Criteria

The successful applicant will have:

- Relevant qualifications in counselling, psychology, social work or a related discipline.
- Experience providing counselling or wellbeing services, preferably in a school or youth setting
- Knowledge of student mental health, risk assessment and referral processes
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and organizational skills
- The ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters professionally
- A commitment to the Christian ethos and values of theCollege

Special requirements

The selected applicant will have to go through background checks, including reference checks and relevant regulatory checks.

The Recruitment Process

All applications will go through a shortlisting stage, after which all suitable applications will be progressed to the interview stage.

For further information please visit our website www.goodnews.vic.edu.au You can also send any enquiries to [email protected]

Positive News LutheranCollegeis a Child Safe Environment. Ourcollegeactively promotes the safety and wellbeing of all students. AllCollegestaff and volunteers are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment and are expected to comply with the Child Safe Standards, including Ministerial Order 1359. Recruitment practices reflect our commitment to child safety, and all applicants are informed of our child safety policies, including the Child Protection and Safety Policy and the Child Safety Code of Conduct, available on theCollege’s website.

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